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Now look here, old friend," I said. "I know your bally…

“Now look here, old friend," I said. "I know your bally heart is broken and all that, and at some future time I shall be delighted to hear all about it, but - " "I didn't come to talk about that." "No? Good egg!" "The past," said young Bingo, "is dead. Let us say no more about it." "Right-o!" "I…” quote by P.G. Wodehouse
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““Now look here, old friend," I said. "I know your bally heart is broken and all that, and at some future time I shall be delighted to hear all about it, but - " "I didn't come to talk about that." "No? Good egg!" "The past," said young Bingo, "is dead. Let us say no more about it." "Right-o!" "I have been wounded to the very depths of my soul, but don't speak about it." "I won't." "Ignore it. Forget it." "Absolutely!" I hadn't seen him so dashed reasonable for days.””

P.G. Wodehouse

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker urges to let go of past wounds and focus on the present, dismissing lingering pain.

In simple terms: Forget past hurt, live now.

Key Takeaway

Release old pain, stay present.

Themes

forgiveness resilience present-mindfulness

Mood

reflective determined

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationship conflict
  • personal trauma
  • stress management
  • team dynamics

Key Concepts

psychology emotional healing stoicism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What past hurt are you still holding onto?
  • How might confronting pain improve your future?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring pain can prevent processing and lead to unresolved issues.

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